Histotechnician II - Casual

@ Essentia Health
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Histotechnician II - Casual

Duluth, MN
Posted 6 days ago

About the job

Essentia Health provides healthcare services in Duluth, MN. The Histotechnician role involves processing pathology specimens, performing staining procedures, and supporting diagnosis. Offers flexible shifts, union benefits, and professional growth opportunities. Requires ASCP certification, no weekends or holidays.

Requirements

  • ASCP Certification as Histotechnician
  • Experience in histopathology labs
  • Knowledge of staining procedures
  • Problem solving skills
  • Participation in QC and instrument maintenance

Qualifications

  • Graduated from accredited histotechnician program
  • Associate degree with biology and chemistry
  • One-year full-time histopathology experience
  • Able to work flexible shifts
  • Strong attention to detail

Full job description

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2992030 PATHOLOGY - IL

Job Description:

Essentia Health is searching for a Histotechnician to join our team at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

Education Qualifications:

Graduate of NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program

OR

Successful completion of 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology (clinical, veterinary, industry or research) laboratory in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years

OR

An associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), AND 1 year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology (clinical, veterinary, industry or research) laboratory in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years.


Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will process and prepare pathology and cytology specimens, as defined by CLIA, for pathologist and cytotechnologist interpretation.


Job duties may consist of routine and special staining procedures, IHC and ISH, Mohs and routine frozen sections as required in the diagnosis, treatment and management of pathologic conditions on patients of all ages.

Problem solving skills, participation in Quality Assurance, Quality Control monitoring, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting are required.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:


Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

ASCP Certification as Histotechnician (HT) or equivalent

FTE:

0

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Day/Evening/Night Rotation

Shift End Time:

Day/Evening/Night Rotation

Weekends:

No

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)10/2/2026

Compensation Range:

$30.06 - $44.19

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
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